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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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